Garden By The Sea - Ilse Gordon

Greenwich Historical Society
39 Strickland Road
Cos Cob
203.869.6899

Exhibit: June 23 – August 11, 2010

Seeking to walk in the footsteps of the American Impressionist art colony painters, Ms. Gordon, a Cos Cob resident sets her paintings in lush gardens and along local shores, and reinterprets these artists’ visions, incorporating European Impressionist, Japanese and graphic influences in her work. Her varied subject matter chronicles the passage of time, the few remaining farms in town, the ever-changing movement at Greenwich Point, and the course of the sun in its infinitely subtle gradations of shadow and light.

An opening reception for the exhibition is planned for June 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and Ms. Gordon will host an on-site gallery talk on July 11 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. All works featured in “Greenwich Revisited: One Hundred Summers Later” will be available for purchase.

Historical Society
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob
Thursday, February 25, 2010
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$15 per person, $10 for members
Beer, wine and light refreshments included

Story Barn at Greenwich Historical Society: All You Need is LOVE

Greenwich Historical Society will present the second in its story barn series, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, and the topic will be “LOVE” in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Story Barn, which debuted at the Historical Society last November, is a unique way to experience oral tradition, explore local lore and get a whole new perspective on the lives of your friends and neighbors. Each storyteller tells a five-minute tale on a given theme. The program is inspired by www.Themoth.org, a New York organization dedicated to “celebrating the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience.”

The first Story Barn played to a packed house and met with rave reviews. Greenwich Historical Society board member, program organizer and standup comic, Bonnie Levison, served as emcee and introduced nine other raconteurs. The audience, seated at round tables, sipping wine, beer or cider and nibbling popcorn, listened raptly as each of the evening’s lineup shared personal experiences centered on the inaugural topic: Life in Greenwich. (To see a clip on YouTube, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIZ7tyfGNE).

To attend the next in the series of Story Barn programs, reserve online at www.hstg.org. or call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18. Space is limited.

If you are interested in participating as a storyteller, please contact the Historical Society.

Breast Cancer Alliance Holiday Boutique
Greenwich Country Club
Doubling Road
Wednesday, December 2, 5-9 pm
Thursday, December 3, 9 am – 5 pm
You’ll find an affordable collection of hostess and teacher gifts, plus several new items including dazzling orchids, stunning black & white photo portraits, and lovely wine accessories. Avoid the last-minute parking headaches at the mall – enjoy browsing in a relaxed setting where you’ll be treated to fabulous jewelry and accessories, children’s clothing, unique finds for the home – everything for the holidays. Admission is free. Come and have dinner while you shop on Wednesday evening.  Dinner is $35 per person and reservations are required.  Please call 203.861.0014 for more information.
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Holiday Boutique
Historical Society
at Greenwich Country Club
Doubling Road
Tuesday, December 9, 6:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, December 10, 10:00-6:30pm
An Antiquarius tradition for over 10 years, the Holiday Boutique offers a fabulous array of one-of-a-kind gift items by a selection of well-known, specialty vendors. Admission is free and a percentage of the proceeds goes to the Historical Society. Tuesday evening shopping offers busy guests a chance to shop in a relaxed, social setting. A cash bar is available. On Wednesday, guests can enjoy holiday shopping during or after the Holiday House Tour, another Greenwich Tradition. Visit the Historical Society Website for more information.
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Richards Shopping Night
Richards of Greenwich
359 Greenwich Avenue
Thursday, December 11, 6-8 pm
Shop at Richards just in time for the Holidays. Come for a special evening of fabulous fashions and wonderful gifts. Richards will donate a percentage of every sale to the Breast Cancer Alliance.